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Saturday, December 9, 2017

Understanding The Security Issues Of Cloud Document Management

By Loris F. Anders


When it comes to management and storage of documentation, it can often be difficult to decide which system provides the best security. Depending on how often access is necessary whether to edit, print, review or share information, cloud document management and storage systems can often be better than others. For, editing, printing, reviewing and sharing can all be done from remote locations.

To understand this new storage system, one must first understand the concept of document management. In most cases, this indicates a filing system where documents, drawings, proposals, specs and other information are stored on an ongoing basis. In some cases, these materials are sent to archival houses when storage reaches a specific capacity, or depending on size, a business runs out of storage space. Depending on whether or not a document may need to be edited should also be considered before storing at a remote archival location.

Businesses which have requirements as to how long one must keep documents on file need inquire as to whether or not storage in the cloud meets this requirement. For, the requirements for one association such as the IRS may be different from others. As such, to assure these requirements are being met, it is important to verify whether or not this is the case.

More recently, thumb and other remote drives have been used to store data for easy access. Although, as this is not secure as physical storage, most still maintain backup copies. As such, work is often duplicated in order to assure documents are on hand when and if needed whether for editing, by the IRS or local company affiliates.

Whether a business or individual, most often those using this new technology find doing so quite beneficial. For, not only can it save time and money but also allow for a more spacious work environment. In addition, it also allows the ability for more employees to work from home.

Security is often a concern with any storage or management systems. As such, it is always suggested that back up copies are stored in a separate location. For, if there is a breach, or information should be stolen, the original documentation can be retrieved within a short amount of time.

Businesses and individuals must decide whether or not this technology is safe and secure for storing related documentation. These new remote storage and management systems are generally as safe as other more traditional systems. However, there are always hackers and others who attempt to breakthrough firewalls and access personal information. As such, there is often as much risk with cloud storage as with other devices.




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